The Magnolia gazette., 1887-05-27
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The history Of his death will chill
with borrow the souls of genera
tions yet unborn. The name
Of his death will cling to the nam'
Of Mississippi as long as it re
mains State. There are mo-
tears enough in all the skies K
wash the blood stain away. A
fearful thing has come upon us
In the language Of Jeremiah J
xxix-xxx; "a wonderful an(
horrible thing is committed in thu
land. Shall ! not visit for these
things, saith the Lord, shall moi
my soul be avenged upon nation
like this. /"
1t is sad, beyond all expression
to think Of our brave friend kill
cd when not a friend was near
him. Killed on his way home TO
his dear little sisters whom his
father and mother had left in his
care, while they were in Louisville
Ky. Killed without a moments
warning. The only comfort is we
know he was ready to die, although
his soul was ushered into eternity
so suddenly. IT was pure and
white and il went to a kind and
loving father.
How terrible il is! How awful!
There does not seem to be one
thing lacking to make it the
crowning horror of all horrors.
We shudder to think our State
must own it, and we for the first
time, will always blush to say we
live in Mississippi.
Rodcrick Gambrell was a brave
and noble man. He was daunt-
less and heroic, he was also ten
der-heartcd and loving. He was
mercllcss in exposing wrong, but
was ever watchful Of the right.
In his home he was an inspiration
Of cheer and comfort. To his
he was as attentive and
courtly as If she had boon the
'fairest lady in the land" and he
-he most chiyalrous knight. An
intimate friend writes of HIM this.
"lIe could not pass her even ut
work without snatchlng a flying
kiss" The most casual observer
would have noticed the intense
love between this noble boy and
For his father RodericIS
felt love that widened out into
the most perfect veneration. He
admired his father more than any
character he had ever known or
read of. lie was glorious,
wonderful reality of ideal man
hood to Roderick. With his
brothers he was always patient,
loving and strong TO direct and
guide. With his sisters he was
all that a brother could be. We
have been in his come repeatedly
and always his little sisters would
proudly show us their pres
ents nBroth er ROD gave.
Genial, happy man. His conver-
sation, when not upon the serious
questions that so absorbed him,
was always sparkling with humor
and lxind-heartcdness. To have
listened to him III one Of his light
hearted moods, you would not have
dreamed Of the deep current o.
intense thought that surged ever
through his brain. He could be
merry and witty, but his nature
was earnest, thoughtful, and de
tcrmined.
He was an invaluable friend K
the State of Mississippi. He gave
his life for the interests Of hel
people. He was especially th,
friend of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. God alon,
can repay him for what he ha,
done for us. He gave us his pa
per free when we had no none,
in our treasury. He has printed
every thing we gave him cheer
fully and generously. We de.
plore his loss to-day, and know
his place can never be entirely
filled. We are anxious to show
to the whole world our love, re-
spect and loyalty for his name
and memory.
The years that go, will ado
deathless leaves of glory to hi,
blameless life. The nation viii
join the vast army who will sins
his praise. We shall miss him
we shall grieye For him, but W,
know we shall see him again, il
the Homo of God. our HON,
through all eternity.-TMoLLn
MCGEE SMELL.
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Myself and wife were senousl,
afflicted with malarial poison